Winter Classic 2011: Pens Vs. Caps

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: The facade of Heinz Field is seen prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 and Tyler Kennedy NO. 48 of the Pittsburgh Penguins are seen on the ice before playing against the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A street sign for 'Art Rooney Ave' and 'W Gen Robinson St' is seen outside of the stadium prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Captain Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins walks out to the ice alongside goalie Michal Neuvirth No. 30 of the Washington Capitals prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Fans Bryce Mathers and Robbie Yahner show support for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Mario Lemieux, former Canadian professional ice hockey player, attends the the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A fan of the Washington Captials wears an 'Ovechkin' jersey while walking alongside a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins wearing a 'Crosby' jersey prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Captain Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins walks out to the ice before playing against the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: John Erskine No. 4 of the Washington Capitals and Michael Rupp No. 7 of the Pittsburgh Penguins fight during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Captain Alex Ovechkin No.8 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Craig Adams No. 27 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Steven Page performs the Canadian Anthem prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Jackie Evancho waves after performing the U.S. National Anthem prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Fireworks go off before the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins faceoff at the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for the puck against Mike Green No. 52 of the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A member of the Pittsburgh Penguins is seen through glass coated with rain during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Captain Alex Ovechkin No. 8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates a goal by teammate Mike Knuble No. 22 with fellow teammates during the second period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Alex Ovechkin No. 8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates their 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: An American Flag is seen in the stands during the singing of the U.S. National Anthem before the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A Canadian Flag is seen in the stands during the singing of the Canadian Anthem before the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Eric Fehr No. 16 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins walks off the ice with teammates after being defeated 3-1 by the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dan Bylsma talks with players on the bench during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Dan Bylsma, head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, looks on while playing against the Washington Capitals in the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Evgeni Malkin No. 71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during the third period of the game against the Washington Capitals at the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Mike Green No. 52 of the Washington Capitals shoots against Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Alex Ovechkin No. 8 of the Washington Capitals shoots against Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Semyon Varlamov No. 1 of the Washington Capitals walk to the ice prior to the start of the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A general view is seen as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Chris Kunitz No. 14 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for control of the puck against David Steckel No. 39 of the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Nicklas Backstrom No. 19 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Mark Letestu No. 10 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Eric Fehr No. 16 of the Washington Capitals celebrates scoring in third period as Paul Martin No. 7 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: John Erskine No. 4 of the Washington Capitals and Michael Rupp No. 17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins fight as two referees look on during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Sidney Crosby No. 87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on while playing against the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins cheer during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: The Washington Capitals celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Mathieu Perreault No. 85 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Brooks Orpik No. 44 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Alex Ovechkin No. 8 of the Washington Capitals battles against Pascal Dupuis No. 9 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Ja. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on from the net in the rain during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Water collects on the ice from the rain at the feet of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury No. 29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on Jan. 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh. Washington won 3-1.